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AK05 MYJ

2005 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,458 mi
Last recorded101,458 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Rio53,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 101,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre and rear exhaust worn

front number plate worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2021 101,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

centre and rear exhaust worn

front number plate worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 99,827 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT + SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES + OIL LEAK

Pass 30 Oct 2017 91,691 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 86,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,645 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,094 miles

exhaust rear box mounting very rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2014 79,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rear box mounting very rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2013 76,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,787 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 73,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,028 miles

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f wipers split at ends

Advise:n/s/f tyre has a nail in outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2010 68,417 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 65,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 65,970 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 57,930 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 42,125 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AK05 MYJ is a 2005 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK05 MYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 MYJ is a 2005 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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